How to Apply Powder and Stippling to Makeup

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If you are looking for your makeup to last longer, then stippling your powder is going to give your makeup incredible lasting power. Many professional makeup artists have used this technique for years, but now the everyday women is learning that this technique can be easily executed at home.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Liquid face foundation
Loose face power
Extra large natural hair face brush with flat head

How to Apply Powder and Stippling to Makeup

Step 1

Apply a thin layer of a liquid foundation that matches your skin color. Allow the foundation to dry completely before going to the second step.
Step 2

Take your large brush and dip a couple of times into the loose powder. Tap the brush at least two times onto the lip of the powder to release the excess powder.
Step 3

Starting at your forehead, stipple or dab the powder in small sections at a time.
Step 4

Dip the brush into the loose powder, then tap off the excess and continue to stipple the powder onto your eyes so your eyeshadow will have more lasting power.
Step 5

Dip the brush again into the loose powder and tap the excess off. Now begin to stipple the powder onto both of your cheeks an chin.